The legislative body of a local agency may furnish police officers and deputy sheriffs assigned to helicopter duty with the following safety equipment:
(a) Fireproof coveralls or other suitable fireproof uniforms, fireproof underwear, and fireproof stockings.
(b) Flight boots.
(c) Suitable plastic aviation-type safety helmet.
Such equipment shall remain the property of the local agency and shall be returned upon request of the local agency.
(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 939.)